Big Mistake

By Big Mistake

Welcome to Big Mistake the podcast that unpacks the failures and mistakes of top professionals.

So to make us (and hopefully you) feel better about the mistakes we make in our careers and lives, we’... more

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How many episodes does Big Mistake have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Big Mistake episodes:

May 04, 2025#26 - Bindi Norwell (CEO of ProCare Health) — Strategy that sticks, grit when it counts, and the power of momentum.
In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about:
Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it matters
What makes strategy succeed (or fail) in the real world
Leading through crises and health sector reform
How grit, purpose, and discomfort shape great leadership
Rethinking flexibility, accountability, and the future of work

Bindi Norwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/
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1h 17min
February 09, 2025#25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.
Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group.
In this episode, we chat about:
Life with 10 children
Surprising and simple way to save civilisation
Systems as an alternative to judgment
Character over qualifications
The flaws of the education system
Rejection
Youthful naivety

Jim Penman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimpenman/
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1h 24min
October 30, 2024#24 - Derek Sivers (author of philosophy and entrepreneurship) — The pursuit of less, mistakes vs accidents, and mentorship without mentors.
Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile.
In this episode we chat about:
Minimalism in business and life: why happiness comes from needing less, not having more

How to get world-class mentorship without any mentors

The difference between a mistake and an accident

The truth about busyness

Clarifying the "hell yeah or no" philosophy

Self-reliance and trusting your gut
Derek Sivers: https://sive.rs/
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1h 43min
October 20, 2024#23 - Strahan Wallis (Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co.) — Fessing up, raising resilient kids, and trusting one's instincts.
In this episode with Strahan Wallis, Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co., and ex-CEO of Clemenger Group, we chat about:
How a tiny misprint (nearly) had a big fallout

Crisis management strategies: Owning mistakes, fessing up quickly, and how organisations can recover from public errors.

Raising resilient children

Trusting one's instincts vs listening to external advice
Strahan Wallis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strahanwallis/
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1h 15min
September 10, 2024#22 - Rebecca Caughey (Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson) — The hustle, status of sobriety, and the impossible balance.
In this episode with Rebecca Caughey, the Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson, we talk about:
The rise of sobriety and non-alcoholic beverages

The burden of saying yes

The impossible balance of work and parenthood

Career and identity

"No" as an opportunity

The best tasting, gut happy soda, No Sh*t Soda
Rebecca Caughey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-caughey-735a721b8/
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1h 28min
August 13, 2024#21 - Hannah McQueen (Founding Director of enable.me) — Company structures, sceptics, and surviving start ups.
In this episode with enable.me's founding director, Hannah McQueen, we discuss:
The surprisingly helpful role of sceptics

How mindset and personality influence our financial habits

The changing financial conditions of the last 50 years

How to effectively manage the influence of minority shareholders

The unrelenting challenges of life in a start up

Hannah's latest book: Kill Your Mortgage & Sort Your Retirement
Hannah McQueen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmcqueen/
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1h 18min
June 11, 2024#20 - Vanessa Sorenson (Managing Director of Microsoft NZ) — Authenticity vs. professionalism in leadership, overcoming the past, and confidence over ego.
In this episode with Microsoft New Zealand's Vanessa Sorenson, we discuss:
The balance between professionalism and authenticity in leadership

Client relationships: the dos and don'ts

Confidence and ego

The challenge of overcoming a 'past life.'

The life-changing magic of frank feedback
Vanessa Sorenson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-sorenson-a390001/
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1h 32min
May 21, 2024#19 - Simon Taylor (Head of Organisational Effectiveness at Gap) — Culture, mission, vision, and values
In this episode with New Zealand-born Simon Taylor, we discuss:
The parallels between high-performance in sport and high-performance in business

The distinct, but often mistaken differences between culture, mission, vision, and values

Common mistakes leaders make when undergoing organsiational change

The risks and dangers of youthful enthusiasm in business

How to conduct an effective organisational survey
Simon A. Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonataylor1/
Purchase a copy of Simon's book, Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization, here: https://amzn.asia/d/2Ydbz2P
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1h 18min
December 27, 2023#18 - Helen O'Sullivan (CEO of Valocity) — Indelible interactions, bluff oysters, and building smarter homes.
In this episode with Valocity's Global CEO of Real Estate, Helen O'Sullivan, we chat about:
The 'little guys' and getting the small stuff right

Building homes that build communities

Are lower, huskier voices sexier voices?

The power of language

Oysters: Are they just a food fad?
Helen O'Sullivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-o-sullivan-12157423/
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1h 35min
December 12, 2023#17 - Janine Grainger (CEO of EasyCrypto) — Bad hires, scammers, and capital raising.
In this episode with the founder and CEO of Easy Crypto, Janine Grainger, we chat about:
The risks and ramifications of "bad hires"

Why we are harsher on people we don't know

Team culture

Scammer horror stories and what we can all do to protect ourselves

EasyCrypto's record-breaking capital raise of $17 M

Surprising sheep facts
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1h 17min

FAQs about Big Mistake:

How many episodes does Big Mistake have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.